This week the county installed a new stop sign on Mission Road at Los Reales. This is about a mile after “the Shootout” usually starts to hammer heading south. I’ve heard various ideas of how the ride should adjust for the new stop sign. What seems to make the most sense to me is to keep the roll out until a few hundred meters after the stop sign. This will allow everyone to come to a legal stop and not feel like they are being dropped before the ride really starts.
I’m sure that I’ll be writing more about The Shootout in the months to come, but this weekend I’ll be off at the Tolero Crit. There are races from Jr’s all the way up. The action starts at 8AM and goes all day. It’s fun to watch and if you find yourself on the Northwest side of town it is worth checking out. It is as Casas Church at 10801 North La Cholla.
Save the date of April 15th for The Ride For Reading. We are still collecting books and if you are interested in a collection box in your business, please let me know.
If you want to make sure you don’t miss the ride list, please email me at Damion@DamionAlexander.com and put Ride List in the subject/
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This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together. All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR. If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships. However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.
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Damion
I DID NOT CONFIRM EVERY TIME, but did get in touch with most of the ride leaders and shops. You should always verify times before you head out and remember these ride times are when the ride leaves. Please show up as early as needed to make sure you are ready to roll out at the time posted.
REOCCURING WEEKLY RIDES
| What | Where | When | Distance/Time | Speed | Contact |
| U of A Cycling Monday Mosey | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Monday
7:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | How fast can a mosey be? | http://uacycling.com/
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| Ben’s Bike MTB | Meet at shop | Monday
6:00 PM |
1-2 hours | Easy, fun, social | Ben’s Bikes |
| Monday Night Mash | 12.14 Diamondback Bridge in Ironhorse Park on the Aviation Bikeway | Monday
7:15pm |
15-25 miles | Social regroups | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147259775287516/ |
| Hills, Hills Hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Tuesday
5:30AM |
20 miles
About an hour |
12-14
HILLS |
Damion Alexander
520-977-5664 text or call |
| Velo Vets
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VA Blind Rehab Center at the VA Hospital
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Tuesday 4:00PM | Two rides. One on VA campus. Other on The Loop | easy, fun, social and service ride | Giuliana Donnelly
Phone:520-465-5186 |
| Tuesday Fair Wheel Ride | University/Euclid | Tuesday
7:30AM |
2.5 hours
40 miles |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com |
| Tuesday Night Fast Fixed Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday
6:30PM |
Few Hours Varies | Fast | brownus_clarence@yahoo.com |
| Tuesday Night Ride | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Tuesday
8:30PM |
12-18 miles | Slow | https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/ |
| UA Cycling Wed.Worlds | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:30AM |
40-60 miles | http://uacycling.com/ | |
| Mt. Lemmon | University/Euclid | Wed
7:30AM |
55-60 Miles | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
| JKG DnA Easy | Udall Parking Lot | Wed
5:30AM |
Udall-Mile post 3 on Lemmon | Casual
NoDrop |
https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts |
| Christian Cycling Crit Training Series | UA Tech Park- 1550 E 36th St | 6:00PM
8:00PM 12-2-16 – 3.9.15 |
3 races from beginner to advanced. | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2015-3523 | |
| Heavy Pedal | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Wed
7:00PM |
Different route each week | ||
| Wednesday Shredzday | Sierra Vista 31.501495, -110.274078 | Wed
7:00PM |
10 miles | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 | |
| Bike Polo | UofA Mall | Wed
8:00PM |
https://www.facebook.com/tucson.bikepolo?fref=ts | ||
| Up Oracle
Thursday Shootout |
University and Euclid | Thurs
7:30AM |
Fast | www.Fairwheelbike.com | |
| Hills, hills, hills | Bashas Kolb/Sunrise | Thurs
5:30AM |
20 miles | 12-14(but Hills) | Damion Alexander
977-5664 |
| Thursdays are for wheel People | AJ’s
Sunrise/Campbell |
Thursday
8:30AM |
45 miles | 18 plus | timcarolan@mac.com
548-3624 |
| U of A Cycling Thursday Thrill | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Thurs
7:30AM |
1-1.5 hours Max 20 miles | Easy Ride | http://uacycling.com/ |
| The JKG Flagship ride | Le Buzz | Thurs
5:30AM |
Le Buzz to Molina Basin | Hammer fest | JKG Strava on Facebook |
| Tasty Chipolte Night Ride | Sierra Vista
Chipotle 6 or circle K at 6:30 |
Thursday
6:00PM- Chipotle 6:30 PM Circle K on BST |
20-25 miles | No drop | Sun & Spokes. 520.458.0685 |
| U OF A Cycling Friday Freewheelin | Flagpole – West Side of Old Main | Friday
7:30AM |
2 hours
30-40 miles |
Team Time Trial Practice | http://uacycling.com/ |
| Bicycle Ranch Tucson Group | Bicycle Ranch at Oracle and Ina
|
Saturday 7:30AM | 48 (shorter option of 35 as well) miles | 17-20
MPH |
Free Breakfast after ride
Steve 520-219-4311 |
| The
Old Man Shootout |
University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:15AM | 60 Mile (can be extended to 100) | Fast
20 MPH+ |
www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| The Big Boy Shootout | University and
Euclid |
Saturday 7:30AM AM | 60 Miles(can be extended to 100) | Faster | www.fairwheelbikes.com |
| Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Saturday 7:00AM | 15-20 miles | 12-15
No drop |
Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
| Performance Broadway Shop Ride | 7204 e Broadway | Saturday 7:00AM | 10-15 miles beginner | 12-15
No drop |
pbs054@performanceinc.com
520-296-4715 |
| Broadway Bicycles Shop Ride | Various Routes
Call Scott |
Saturday 7:00AM | Scott 296-7819 | ||
| Miles Ahead Shop Ride | I’m sad to say that Miles Ahead has closed and one of the best shop rides in Tucson is no more. If you are interested in starting a Pistol Hill Ride Every week, please let me know so I can put it here. I know there is an interest, we just need someone to step up. Thanks Geoff for having such a great ride. You and Miles Ahead will be missed. | ||||
| Ben’s Bike Ride | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Saturday
8:00AM |
6-10 miles | Easy | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
| Sabino Cycle Shop Ride | Varies- email Steve to be on the list | Saturday 6:30AM | No Drop | steve@sabinocycles.com
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| Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride Mountain Bike Ride | Contact shop for details. Different route weekly. | Saturday 7:30AM | www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
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| Performance Speedway Shop Ride | 3302 E. Speedway Blvd | Sunday
6:30AM |
30-35 miles | 12-15 | Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 |
| Cycle Fit Solutions Sunday Ride | Probike on Tanque Verde | Sunday
8:30AM |
???? | 18 plus | Tim Carolan
520-548-3624 timcarolan@mac.com |
| Tucson Endurance Performance Center Ride | 6448 N Oracle
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Sunday
7:30AM |
www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html | ||
| Ben’s Bikes | At Ben’s bike
7431 Houghton |
Sunday 8AM | 35-40 | 17-20 | www.bensbikestucson.com
520-574-2453 |
THIS WEEKS ROAD RIDES
PLEASE NOTE- Category below just for Mountain Bikes
| What | Location | Date/Time | Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
| Cactus cycling and GABA have on-line ride calendars. Check them out for more rides.
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/ |
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Tolero Crit at Casas Church, 10801 N La Cholla Blvd Casas Church is one of the most entertaining courses for criterium racing in Arizona. Come join us for a day of fast exciting racing and come early for free pancakes and fruit for racers and spectators.
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Zona CyclingEast then Southeast…Pistol Hill |
Starbucks at El Con | Saturday
02.20.16 8:30AM |
50 miles | https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Cycling-186457201423794/?fref=ts | |
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists |
parking lot at Camino de la Tierra, and the Rillito River | Saturday
02.20.16 10AM |
25 miles | No too fast, not that slow | https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/ |
Catalina Brewing Company Grand Opening |
Catalina Brewing Company
6918 N Camino Martin, # 120, |
Saturday
02.20.16 2-10 PM |
Ride from where ever | Your Pace | https://www.facebook.com/events/1691546814391329/ |
THIS WEEKS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES ^^^^Road rides are above^^^^
| What | Location | Date
Time |
Time Distance | Speed | Contact- More Info |
| Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists has a calendar of rides. Check out https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org | |||||
TORCA Raid on SOMO |
South Mountain Park/Preserve
10919 S Central Ave, Phoenix, |
2.20.16 9AM | . This will be a downhill focused event on the famous Geronimo & Holbert trails which are arguably some of the longest and most fun DH trails around. | https://www.facebook.com/events/1690580067847996/ | |
Catalina Brewing Company Grand Opening |
Catalina Brewing Company
6918 N Camino Martin, # 120, |
Saturday
02.20.16 2-10 PM |
Ride from where ever at your pace. | ||
McDowell-Sonoran Desert Preserve–North Unit |
Cortaro Road Park-n-Ride next to McDonald’s at 7:30 AM |
Sunday
02.21.16 7:30AM |
These trails are some of the finest in Arizona–lots of options, swooping loops, great scenery, and nothing too difficult. It is about a 2 hour drive to the trailhead from Tucson, but really worth it if you have never been | https://www.facebook.com/events/721754534592625/ | |
| Kentucky Camp (AES Small Loop) | I-10 & Houghton | Sunday
02.21.16 8AM
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Plan to meet up on the Northwest side of I-10 & Houghton by 7:30 where we’ll figure out a carpool to the trailhead. | https://www.facebook.com/events/945146148900878/ | |
| Old Pueblo MTB: 50 Year from Golder Ranch Rd. | 50 Year Golder Ranch trailhead | Sunday
02.21.16 3PM |
Golder Ranch roadend at 3:00pm for a ride to the Chutes. There is enough daylight for anyone that wants to bike the trail down to Catalina State Park after the chutes. | https://www.facebook.com/events/518703851669081/ | |
| Business Builder Bike Ride, February, SWEETWATER | Sweetwater Preserve | Wednesday 2.24.16
4PM |
Join us for the February BBBR at Sweetwater! Since the 2016 24HOP will be just a collection of memories, you can continue mountain biking and beer drinking with us! Add in some friendly networking and you have a perfect afternoon! | https://www.facebook.com/events/553181374844667/ | |
EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
| What | Location | Date | Contact |
| consider Yourself Challenged for CAF
Challenged Athletes Foundation |
Tucson Jewish Community Center 3800 E River Rd | Sunday, 2.21.16 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/1164449193587189/ |
| TORCA- February Trail day sponsored by PROBIKE | Fantasy Island Mountain Bike Trails
Tucson, Arizona 85730 |
Saturday
2.27.16 8AM 2016 |
https://www.facebook.com/events/997845930308531/ |
| Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp | Prescott, AZ | 03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016 | http://www.ultramtb.net/
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| 8th Annual Bike the Bluff Arizona State Championship Road Race | Show Low, AZ | 6.18.16 |
TIMED RIDES aka MOTIVATION aka RACES and Big Rides
| Name | Description | Date | Location | Contact Info |
| Lake Havasu Havoc
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The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona
Race 3 |
Saturday
2.20.16 |
Sara Park, Lake Havasu City | http://mbaa.net/racing/havasu-havoc/ |
| Tolero Crit | Jr’s through Pro. Mens and Women. Prize money & merchandise | Saturday
2.20.16 |
Casas Church Oro Valley AZ | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-446 |
| AVONdale Criterium Series | Jr’s through Pro. Mens and Women. Prize money and medals. | Sunday
2.21.16 |
S. Avondale Blvd. and W. Coldwater
Springs Blvd., Avondale, Az |
https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-269 |
| FlapJack Flats | Time Trial | 2.27.16 | Picacho Arizona | https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2016-392
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| Ultra MTB Tour Divide Training Camp | 03.11.2016 – 03.14.2016 | http://www.ultramtb.net/
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| White Tank Whirlwind | The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona
Race 4 |
3.19.16 | White Tanks Regional Park
Waddell, AZ |
http://mbaa.net/racing/white-tank-whirlwind/ |
| Tucson Bicycle Classic | TT, Road Race and Circuit Race. | 3.18.16
3.19.16 3.20.16 |
Tucson | http://www.tucsonbicycleclassic.com/ |
| Tour De Cure
Tucson |
Come raise some funds for the American Diabetes Association and ride your bike at the same time | 4.17.15 | Tucson | http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=11062&pg=entry |
| Flagstaff Frenzy | The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona
Race 5 |
6.4.16 | Fort Valley Trail Network | http://mbaa.net/racing/flagstaff-frenzy/ |
| Super D | 6.5.16 |
ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES – WANT BETTER BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE? GET INVOLVED. Feel free to e-mail damion@damionalexander.com if you want to get involved in the Velodrome Committee, CASA- Cycling Advocates of Southern Arizona, GABA – Greater Arizona Bicycle Association, Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike SDMB, Tucson Off Road Cyclist & Activists TORCA, El Grupo Youth Cycling, Tu Nidito Ride For A Child. Added bonus, I’ll be there and the pictures are free;-)
RIDE AND EVENT DISCLAIMER
These rides are not mine. I am only sharing the data. The Damion Alexander Team cannot guarantee anybody’s safety. There are unknown and unforeseen potential hazards in every ride so you should pay attention and take reasonable precautions. I always use a helmet. I think that Helmets are required when riding. If you choose to listen to music during rides you should only use the headset in the right ear and keep the headset out of the left ear. Better yet, buy a FarEnd Gear earbud. Communication is essential during all rides and having the ability to hear is a part of your responsibility to others. Please also ride within your limitations. You are not racing the Tour de France. If you see someone that is not riding within their limitations or are becoming a hazard to others we should politely bring this to their your attention Dothis for your and everybody’s safety.
Also, it is everybody’s responsibility to follow all traffic laws. We are not lemmings. Just because somebody does something foolish does not mean you need to follow. Use your head and enjoy your ride.
THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM, DAMION ALEXANDER, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO CONTRIBUTES TO THIS LIST SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY THAT OCCURS ON THSES RIDES. EVERY PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AROUND THEM
WHERE DO ALL THE RIDES COME FROM? These links and shops and clubs and teams and facebook and YOU. See a ride that is missing. Please let me know Damion@DamionAlexadner.com. Thanks
Road
*Vistoso Cyclist http://vistosocyclists.weebly.com/road-biking.html
Cactus Cycling http://www.cactuscycling.org/schedule.php
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association GABA- http://www.meetup.com/bikegaba/events/203149392/
*Tucson Tri Girls https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttgandfriends/ http://www.tucsontrigirls.org/index.php/calendar
Zona Cyclist https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zona-Cycling/186457201423794
JKG Strava – https://www.facebook.com/groups/579397565447522/?fref=ts
U of A Cycling http://uacycling.com/
Velo Vets Phonehttp://www.azvelovets.org/: 520-465-5186
Tuesday Night Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/5833629539/
Bicycle Commuters of Tucson https://www.facebook.com/groups/160142187481277/
Mountain Bike
Tucson Offroad Cyclists and Activists TORCA http://torca.org/ www.facebook.com/events/
Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA) www.meetup.com/Southern-Arizona-Mountain-Bike-Association
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org http://www.sdmb.org
Tucson Mountain Bike Addicts https://www.facebook.com/TucsonMTBAddicts \
Our MTB Rides – Dave Slagle Slaglesphone@live.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourmtbrides/385655391621830/?notif_t=group_activity
Old Pueblo Mountain Bike – Todd Rasmussen 520-256-1340 https://www.facebook.com/groups/203787656312279/?fref=ts
RBAR – Jesus Friaa 520-271-3776
Shop Rides
Performance Bicycles Speedway Tucson – Pbs074@performaneinc.com
(520) 327-3232 http://www.meetup.com/Performance-Speedway-MeetNRide/events/
Performance Bicycles Broadway – pbs054@performanceinc.com 520-296-4715
Fairwheel Bikes https://fairwheelbikes.com/tucson-arizona-location-ezp-1.html#rides (520) 884-9018
Grasky Endurance Coaching www.graskyendurance.com/weekly-workouts.html
Broadway Bicycles
Bicycle Ranch Tucson – http://bicycleranch.com/tucson-rides/ ( 520-219-4311
Ben’s Bikes http://www.bensbikestucson.com/ 520-574-2453
Recumbent
Tucson Recumbent Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/groups/TucsonRC/?fref=ts
This list is a major time commitment and it is my pleasure to put it together. All I ask in return for the list is that you remember I’m A REALTOR. If you have a relationship with another REALTOR, I love loyalty and respect those relationships. However, if not, or if you need a second opinion, Please keep me in mind. Many agents spend money advertising for new business, others sit open houses or cold call. My business is based on referrals from past clients and friends. The less time I have to do traditional prospecting the more I can do for the cycling community. For example: this list.
THIS LIST IS PROVIDED AT A COURTESY OF THE DAMION ALEXANDER TEAM. THIS LIST IS DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. WHEN POSSIBLE, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE GROUP RIDERS ARE PROVIDED. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DOUBLE CHECK OR GO TO THE RIDE AND IF NO ONE IS THERE, GO RIDE BY YOURSELF.